size of inverter

raztec wrote:

SCVJeff wrote:
Sure sounds like the OP's mind is made up now looking for an excuse. If you dont want it, return it. All the reasons on why to keep it are listed above. Thats a great inverter you chose the first time, dont make a mistake the second.

I haven't decided one way or the other, hence my question here to more experienced people.

If I DON"T intend on using a t.v., microwave, stereo, etc and my ONLY use will be to charge a computer and small electronics (cell phone, cameras), do I need such a behemoth of an inverter which requires installation and wiring etc.

Can I not use a cheap inverter, like the kind one gets at Radio Shack?
Is there a significant draw back to such an inverter?
Does anyone have personal experience with these cheaper inverters that simply plug into the 12v outlet inside my camper?
Has it fried your electronics?

Thanks for your guys' valuable advice.

Raz

We have a cheap 300W inverter we got at W-M I think about 10 years ago. It is hard wired in the pickup and works great.

We use it for our laptop that is used for a GPS and a small fridge almost every trip.

We also use a 100W one that plugs into a cig. lighter plug that I installed with 10G wire for the laptop in the trailer. We have only used this for about five years with no problem (YET).

I would like to have the 300W morningstar inverter for the TV but$$$$ stops me.